Book Review – Life is a TripSometimes reading a good book about someone else’s travels is as much fun as going yourself. In Judith Fein’s new book, "Life is a Trip", there’s the added appeal of a take-away in each adventure.

Even Experienced Travelers Learn Tips from BooksI spend a lot of time on the road, so I thought I knew all the tricks of the trade. But two books, “Smart Packing for Today’s Traveler” and “101 Tips for Women Travelers” taught me a lot of ways to make my travels smoother.

Four Handy New Products for Outdoor Sports For me, summer’s greatest luxury is being outdoors, whether it’s in my garden, in a White Mountain campsite or paddling my favorite lake. Some new products have added to this summer’s enjoyment.

Handy Christmas Gifts for TravelersFinding the right presents for traveling family and friends is tricky. With luggage allowances diminishing, most who travel want to be sure each thing they carry is really worth its weight and size. Here are my favorite new travel products.

Healthy Snacks for Frequent FlyersOur recent travels have given me a chance to try out and sample several new products that make travel easier, healthier and tastier. Here are some of the travel snacks I like.

IDAPT Keeps Travelers’ Phones & Cameras ReadyHaving lost count of how many separate chargers - each with its cord wrapped around it - I carry in my briefcase when I travel, I decided to do something about it. IDAPT Charging Station to the rescue.

International Traveler Giraffe Luggage ReviewGiraffe Spotted in Millennium Hotel Lobby: OK, so it wasn’t a real four-legged giraffe, but it did make some heads snap when I strode into the chic new Millennium Boston with my wheeled International Traveler 21-inch Shiny Giraffe trotting along behind me.

Luxury Travel Deserves Luxury Titan LuggageI have a new best friend to travel with – my Titan four-wheeled roll-on luggage. I never dreamed that having luggage with a backbone and four feet of its own could make so much difference in my travel life.